Follow the recipe to an incredible vacation

Wine and dine your way through the culinary staples of Peru. Sample cuisine, learn to cook authentic Peruvian foods, and sip on drinks between touring through ancient citadels, ruins, colonial architecture, and live shows. Get a taste of the real Peruvian culture, and take the chance to bring a little of it home with you!

1 night in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) at the La Hacienda del Valle Hotel, or similar

Executive train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

Tour of the Citadel with private guide

Lunch in Machu Picchu restaurant

Executive train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

3 nights in Cusco at Los Portales Hotel, or similar

Walking tour of Cusco including Golden Temple and visit to San Pedro Market

Lunch in picanteria

Workshop at Chocomuseum

Buffet dinner & show at local Cusco restaurant

One-way, economy class flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM)

1 night near Lima at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel, or similar

Breakfast daily

Great Ways to Explore

Munch your way through Cusco's San Pedro market, then explore the amazing Golden Temple.

Take in one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.

Put your cooking skills to the test by trying your hand at ceviche and chocolate making in demonstrations and workshops.

Revel in history, culture, and natural beauty as you spend your time in both Lima and Cusco.

Enjoy a scenic train ride throughout the Peruvian countryside as you make your way to your next amazing destination.

Start an amazing trip through fragrant restaurants, colorful streets, and historic ruins in the culturally vibrant city of Lima. Walk the city where coastal beauty blends beautifully with distinct city architecture. Set out on sightseeing tours, amazing gastronomy tours, get the chance to make your own authentic ceviche, and of course eat it after, and revel in the atmosphere of the city! Then, catch a flight to further your journey.

Make for For Cusco, where you'll get to explore some of the stunning Sacred Valley by way of local markets, and the Ollantaytambo ruins, and the board your train to the majestic, unique, and timeless Machu Picchu.

Snap plenty of photos as you tour through the spectacular Citadel along with your private guide, then spend the next few days of your trip in Cusco. Explore the Golden Temple, indulge in authentic cuisine at a picanteria, wander through San Pedro Market, learn about chocolate making at the Chocomuseum, watch with wonder as you see local shows, and more! Pick out anything you want to do from culinary activities, sightseeing architecture, exploring natural scenery, shopping, and more!

1 night in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) at the La Hacienda del Valle Hotel, or similar

Executive train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

Tour of the Citadel with private guide

Lunch in Machu Picchu restaurant

Executive train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

3 nights in Cusco at Los Portales Hotel, or similar

Walking tour of Cusco including Golden Temple and visit to San Pedro Market

Lunch in picanteria

Workshop at Chocomuseum

Buffet dinner & show at local Cusco restaurant

One-way, economy class flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM)

1 night near Lima at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel, or similar

Breakfast daily

Great Ways to Explore

Munch your way through Cusco's San Pedro market, then explore the amazing Golden Temple.

Take in one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.

Put your cooking skills to the test by trying your hand at ceviche and chocolate making in demonstrations and workshops.

Revel in history, culture, and natural beauty as you spend your time in both Lima and Cusco.

Enjoy a scenic train ride throughout the Peruvian countryside as you make your way to your next amazing destination.

Package Overview

Start an amazing trip through fragrant restaurants, colorful streets, and historic ruins in the culturally vibrant city of Lima. Walk the city where coastal beauty blends beautifully with distinct city architecture. Set out on sightseeing tours, amazing gastronomy tours, get the chance to make your own authentic ceviche, and of course eat it after, and revel in the atmosphere of the city! Then, catch a flight to further your journey.

Make for For Cusco, where you'll get to explore some of the stunning Sacred Valley by way of local markets, and the Ollantaytambo ruins, and the board your train to the majestic, unique, and timeless Machu Picchu.

Snap plenty of photos as you tour through the spectacular Citadel along with your private guide, then spend the next few days of your trip in Cusco. Explore the Golden Temple, indulge in authentic cuisine at a picanteria, wander through San Pedro Market, learn about chocolate making at the Chocomuseum, watch with wonder as you see local shows, and more! Pick out anything you want to do from culinary activities, sightseeing architecture, exploring natural scenery, shopping, and more!

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Day 1.
Welcome to Lima!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of lively Lima! Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing private transfer to your first luxurious hotel. Depending on what time your flight gets in, either spend the evening resting at your hotel or get out and start exploring the city! Barranco is the perfect neighborhood to stroll through on your first night. Get to know this beautiful part of Lima and treat yourself to a delicious first night meal!

Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Lima Hotel

Located just 30 minutes from Lima International Airport and 20 minutes to the historical city center, this Miraflores hotel makes the perfect base for your Peru adventure. Explore the neighborhood of Miraflores, just three blocks from the Kennedy Park, where cultural activities and daily crafts fairs are held.

From your cozy and spacious room, enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers, and LCD TV. Fuel up with a hearty breakfast buffet every morning and return in the evening for a taste of Peruvian specialties at K'ara restaurant.

Day 2.
Lima

Wake up and rejuvenate with an energizing breakfast. Then, get ready for your included tour of Lima! Become engulfed in the beauty of the city's historical center as you explore its colonial avenues, squares, and buildings. As the sightseeing segment of the tour comes to an end, the culinary component will just be beginning! Enjoy a visit to the renowned Gastronomic Museum, then spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Sightseeing Tour of Lima with Historical Center & Gastronomic Museum

Get ready to see Lima's main avenues, boulevards, sights, and squares! This tour begins with an exploration of Colonial Lima. Your first stop will be the Main Square, where you'll get a chance to explore the square on foot and admire the exteriors of the ornate Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and City Hall - all examples of Lima's still-present colonial feel.

Later on, discover the Peruvian Gastronomic History! Visit the Gastronomic House, where you'll be presented with the most iconic dishes of Peru. This museum showcases over 500 years of history, from the pre-Hispanic to Contemporary times!

Day 3.
Lima

Get ready to journey into a foodie fantasy-land today! After breakfast, embark on a private gastronomic tour of a typical Peruvian market, located in the popular Surquillo district. Enjoy a cooking demo, where you will learn the secrets to preparing the perfect ceviche - Peru's iconic dish!

Private Gastronomy Tour & Ceviche Demonstration, with lunch

Visit a typical Peruvian market, located in the popualr Surquillo district. This market offers a wide variety of local foods, and is recognized by the famous Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio as one of the main gastronomic centers in Peru.

Then, enjoy the beautiful Miraflores district, a hub within the commercial and modern part of Lima - and a perfect spot to witness wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean! In Miraflores, you'll learn how to prepare the most emblematic dish of Peruvian cuisine - Ceviche! After the demo, indulge in an authentic, relaxing lunch.

Day 4.
Lima - Sacred Valley

Wake up early and indulge in a hearty breakfast. With such a packed day ahead of you, you'll need it! Feel yourself flutter with excitement as you enjoy a convenient transfer to the airport. Cusco, here you come!

Upon arrival in the majestic lands of historic ruins and natural wonders, settle into your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Don't get too comfy, though - you've got lots to see and do! Grab your camera and take tons of photos as you visit Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo ruins, Chicheria, and more.

Transfer fro Lima Airport (LIM)

Fly to Cusco!

Transfer from Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Urubamba Hotel

Feel right at home at Hacienda del Valle, a refined colonial-style lodging located just 10 minutes from Ollantaytambo train station in Peru's Sacred Valley. Spend peaceful and restful nights in your personal bungalows with a terrace and panoramic views of the lush valley. Decorated in warming tones of golden yellow, each bungalow features polished wood floors, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. On the sprawling property you will find a rustic restaurant and bar with wood-beam ceilings and terra cotta floors. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet in the morning and delectable Peruvian cuisine at night. Surrounding you are landscaped grounds of lawns, streams and waterfalls.

Head to the Sacred Valley! Start in Pisac, a beautiful area where a perfect balance of Incan and Colonial influences can be felt throughout. Explore this quaint town, famous for its artisan markets filled with fine jewelry and textile craftwork. This is an amazing opportunity to experience how locals live!

After lunch, visit one of the very last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, which was once fiercely guarded by a massive fortress. Discover the large archaeological complex of what used to serve as a wayside inn for royal delegations on long journeys. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers that were used to protect the citadel from possible invasions! If you're lucky, it's possible that the tour may visit a family home, so you'll be able to get a feel for how everyday people live, nowadays.

Last stop, a chicheria, the place where the Chicha de Jora (corn beer) is prepared and sold. The Chicha, often used for ritual purposes, was consumed since Incan times, and is consumed in vast quantities during religious festivals.

Day 5.
Sacred Valley - Cusco

All aboard! Take a private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station today, where you'll hop on the executive train to - the one, the only - Machu Picchu. Enjoy a tour of the Citadel with a local private guide and feast your eyes on once-in-a-lifetime views and landscapes. See this jaw-dropping Wonder of the World up-close!

Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station

Executive train ride to Aguas Calientes

Round-trip bus to Machu Picchu!

Executive train to Ollantaytambo

Transfer to Cusco Hotel

Stay in the heart of Cusco at the elegant Hotel Los Portales Cusco. Right across from the sun temple Koricancha and four blocks from Plaza de Armas, this hotel puts you right in the center of everything. Each of the 50 rooms and suites is the essence of urban sophistication, decorated in pastel tones and dark green; they are fully carpeted and have flat-screens with cable TV and minibar. The hotel offers a full buffet breakfast which can be enjoyed at the checkered marble floor patio decorated with plants. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the restaurant offering a la carte dining options.

Tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel with Private Guide

Grab your camera and visit the Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu (History Sanctuary of Machu Picchu)! Board a comfortable train, then depart for the Aguas Calientes station, enjoying spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival, board a bus that will take you straight to the entrance gate to the Machu Picchu Citadel!

Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural landscapes, and the mystery held in its enigmatic structures will take your breath away.

Day 6.
Cusco

Lace up your most comfortable shoes and head out on your included walking city tour! See the greats of the Imperial City, which include the Korikancha (Golden) Temple, the main square, the Cathedral, and much, much more.

Your inner food-lover will come out during your visit to the bustling San Pedro Market - the city's main street market! Get to know the staples of Cusco, witness eye-widening colors, taste local specialties, and take in the smells of sweet and savory goodness.

Later, enjoy lunch in an authentic Picanteria, then put your chocolate-making skills to the test in a workshop at Cusco's Chocomuseum!

Walking Tour of Cusco Including Golden Temple and Visit to San Pedro Market

Lace up comfortable shoes and begin exploring the Imperial City on foot! Visit one of the most impressive buildings of Incan Cusco: the Korikancha (the Golden Temple) - a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, whose interior walls were said to have been covered in gold.

Continue on with a stroll through the Main Square, where you'll discover the Cathedral and admire its exquisite vestibules and priceless paintings from the Cusco School of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Last but not least, you'll head to the San Pedro Market, which, being the city's main street market, will give you an opportunity to get to know the products of Cusco, overwhelming you with the sights, aromas, tastes, and colors of the region.

Workshop at Chocomuseum

This magnificent workshop will teach you all about the chocolate-making process - from the cocoa trees in the Peruvian jungle to making your own chocolates! Choose between milk or dark chocolate, and choose from over 15 different flavors!

Day 7.
Cusco

Whew - you've had quite the week! Take today to relax and leisurely sight see at your own pace. You may want to stroll around the Plaza de Armas, the cultural hub of Cusco. Stand in awe of amazing architecture and snap photos of the breathtaking views that surround you.

While exploring the Plaza de Armas, be sure to stop by the Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus. This beautiful baroque style church is packed with tons of design detail and even more rich history.

Later in the day, you may want to check out the cool San Blas quarter. This quaint area is known for its crafty artisan shops, steep cobblestone roads, and friendly culture. It's the perfect place to snag some authentic souvenirs!

In the evening, indulge in a tasty buffet dinner and feast your eyes on a spectacular show at a local restaurant - walking distance from your hotel!

Cusco

Day 8.
Cusco - Lima

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing ride to Cusco Airport (CUZ). Wave goodbye to beautiful Cusco, and once again, say hello to Lima!

Make the very best of your last night in Peru. Pay a second visit to your favorite sights, or discover new ones! Treat yourself to a delicious Peruvian farewell meal.

Transfer to Cusco Airport (CUZ)

Flight to Lima (LIM)!

With a connecting walkway linked directly to Jorge Chavéz International Airport, the Wyndham Costa del Sol is Lima’s premier airport hotel. This hotel offers the ultimate in convenience and comfort, whether you’re exploring Peru’s capital or just passing through.
Experience legendary Peruvian hospitality as soon as you arrive with a free welcome drink upon check in. Savor our free breakfast buffet daily and an onsite restaurant and lounge.

Rooms are available either nightly or hourly to recharge during a long layover and feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Enjoy your quiet guest room or relax in our spa and 24-hour fitness facilities, with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and massage.

Day 9.
Depart Peru

Enjoy one last Peruvian breakfast, then squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and head to the airport. Spend your flight home scrolling through priceless photos and dreaming about your next adventure.

Transfer from hotel to Lima Airport (LIM)

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